Ace Attorney Next Generation

Chapter 1

The New Turnabout Part 1

"I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it's for or against." –Malcolm X.

That is my favorite quote, the one that I always believe in and pursue to do in life. It is the reason why I became who I am now.

Hello, everyone. My name is Eren Case. I am 20 years old regular American man, born and raise here in Los Angeles. In case you want a profile, which is kind of…weird, but I'm fairly tall, Caucasian skin, blue eyes, and dark blond hair that is mostly swept back, save for a cowslip on the top of my head, and two jagged strands that frame my head. My usual attire is an emerald green jacket with white buttons done up along with the collar, and skinny sleeves that are folded back at the wrists, along with a short, wide, orange kipper tie, along with crisp black pants and clean black shoes.

About two months, I just had graduated from law school, excelling greatly in culprit investigation and cross-examination practices, and began looking for cases from my home. Unfortunately, there weren't any and it was difficult to start business, as is with all new professions. I began advertising myself on the web, using social media, in hopes that I would get a client or at least someone who's in need of lawyer soon.

It was one day when I actually got an email, no sender ID, which I thought was strange at first and suspicious, but hey, I was getting kind of desperate that time. Apparently there was a client who was unable to get a lawyer due to not being able to contact them, according to the client herself. She said she had difficulty using a phone or something, and was unable to find a lawyer to represent her on an account of…murder. Naturally, I took the opportunity, and that was how my story began…

-Feb. 3rd 2028, 9:57 am-

Courtroom No. 5 – Defendant's Lobby

"I'm here! I'm here!" I yelled as I ran into the lobby, placing my hands in my knees and panting. "Hah…never…hah….running…again."

The two bailiff guards looked at each other, confused and then at me. "Um…are you the defense?" One of them asked.

"Y-Yes!" I stood straight up. "Eren Case! I'm here to represent my client Ms…er…?"

The two guards looked at me with a single sweat-drop on the backside of their head.

Crap… I just realized I didn't even know her name! I just got ready as soon as that email arrived!

"Ms. Fey. Ms. Pearl Fey." One of the guards helped me.

"Of course!" I nodded. "I am here for my client, Ms. Pearl Fey! (Weird name) The case is a crime of murder, correct?"

"…Yeah." The guard nodded as they each gave me an awkward look.

They're giving me that awkward looks…honestly, I wouldn't blame them. I accepted this case at the last minute.

"In any case, you are to enter immediately. The case will begin shortly," said one of them.

"Huh? R-Right now? I don't even get to meet my client?" I gasped.

"She is already inside." One of them told me. "And you'd better be, too."

I….only just realized how ill-prepared I am…and on my first case, too! Ugh…well, here goes nothing!

Feb. 3rd 10:00 am

Courtroom No. 5

When I went inside, the courtroom was already filled with spectators, whose are here to see the trial. It was a public trial, nonetheless. I walked up to the desk, and looked over to the other side to notice my opponent, the prosecutor, who seemed to be a man with thick, black sunglasses, and a turf of hair that swept down on the right side of his face.

I jumped at the sound of the real gravel being struck. "The court is now in session for the trail of Ms. Pearl Fey," Judge said.

"The prosecution is ready, your Honor," said the prosecutor.

"Hmm, the defense, I don't believe we have met before." Judge noticed me. "And I heard you were picked up as the accused's lawyer at the last minute. Is that right?"

"Th-that's true, your Honor! Eren Case, at your service!" I gasped nervously.

That was far too forced…

"Hmph." The prosecution chuckled as he twirled his hair. "No doubt he's a lawyer fresh out of school. I can see him sweating from here."

He's spot on!

"I see. I suppose I wish you luck, Mr. Case," Jude nodded.

"Th-Thank you, Your Honor," I mumbled as I indeed sweated.

"Prosecution, your opening statement." Judge began.

"Thank you, your Honor," The prosecution nodded. "The accused, Pearl Fey, is charged with murder in the small village known as Kurain."

Kurain…That's sound familiar.

"It is a village of spirit mediums, where they are hailed as divine prodigies that can channel spirits," he continued.

Sounds bit far-fetched to me.

"The victim is Darren Max, a travelling magician. I have his profile here." He showed the profile of the murder victim. He was a man with pasty, white skin and wore black jacket with spikes on the shoulder, and a dark red Mohawk complete with piercings on his nose and mouth, and a black flame tattoo on the side of his head.

Wow, he looks quite…exquisite.

"Yesterday morning, the victim was found dead on the streets of Kurain. His autopsy report shows that he died at 11:30 pm last night, from a concussion caused by blunt trauma to the head. It also details that he was intoxicated at the time of death," the prosecutor stated as the autopsy report was filed into the court records.

"Also, a photo was taken at the crime scene." The prosecutor went on, showing the photo of the crime scene. It pictured the victim himself lying on the ground, bleeding heavily from his head, with a nearby stone having blood on it. "It is believed that the victim fell and struck his head on the nearby stone as you can see in this photo, thus knocking him out, and causing him to bleed to death."

"I see." Judge nodded as the photo was also added to the court records.

Okay, the basic facts have established. Now think…I should try to press and get more information. Ohh…I hope I can speak like this…

"S-So what makes you think that my client killed him?" I asked. "If he was intoxicated, wouldn't it be possible that he tripped and accidentally hit the rock in his drunken state?"

"Hmmph, I was just getting to that part," the prosecutor huffed.

"Defense, please wait until the prosecution finishes their statement," Judge said.

"R-Right…" I nodded meekly.

"If you take a look at the crime photo, you will see an item lying here." He pointed at what looked like a broken green gem lying next to the body. "This is a mitamah stone, a symbol of spirits in Kurain Village. It was found near the victim's body, and was discovered to have the accused's fingerprints on it."

"Urk!" I gasped. "Well…that's evidence alright."

"Ah yes, I believe that this item has been added to the court record," Judge nodded. "Prosecutor Payne, will you call your first witness?"

"Indeed, Your Honor," Prosecutor Payone nodded. "I call the accused herself, Pearl Fey, to the stand."

We waited, then I rasied an eyebrow as a girl with an infinity top-knot took the stand, looking quite nervous and scared.

"Wait…this is Pearl Fey?" I clenched my left fist and slammed on my desk. "You're accusing a child for murder!? That's insane!"

A silence floated over the room. I felt like I said something very wrong.

"…Mr. Case, Ms. Fey is 18 years of age." Judge informed me.

"Wh-What!?" I gasped, as my jagged strands spiking out and then flopping over my ears in shock.

Payne sighed. "To think, a defense who doesn't even know the appearance of his client. Truly a sign of unprofessional."

"I must agree," Judge said sternly. "Mr. Case, explain yourself."

"U-Um…I was asked over an e-email, Your Honor," I admitted, scratching my cheek nervously while forcing a smile.

"Email?" Judge shook his head. "I will never understand technology these days. But, in any case, Mr. Case, I suggest you prepare yourself much more in the future trials, if any!"

"Y-Yes, Your Honor!" I responded.

He really got me there…

"Accused, your statement please," Payne requested.

"…." Pearl Fey remained silent.

"Um, Ms. Fey? Your statement, please," Judge said.

She still remained silent.

Poor girl, she must be terrified up there, being accused of murder. I got to make her feel confident and not be afraid of anything.

"Ms. Fey, we cannot continue until you given a statement. And as your lawyer, I need to help you," I said.

"…I..I never want you to be my lawyer," she responded.

"Huh?" I looked at her, confused.

"I didn't want you to be my lawyer." She repeated. "I wanted somebody else…and they're not here….I wanted them to be here…"

So she wanted somebody else to be her lawyer? Then why didn't she request them? Come to think of it, didn't that email said that she had trouble with the phone or something? Who even sent that anyway?

"I'm not surprised, having such a stupid lawyer representing you," Payne sighed. "I would take anybody else, too."

That's so harsh!

"Hm…I understand if you are troubled by this…but we still need a testimony," Judge said.

"…Okay," she nodded.

This is it, my first proper witness testimony! I got to listen to this very carefully, and after she said, most likely I have to press on some parts of her testimony to get more information and maybe…maybe find contradictions in them! I am ready for this, or my name is not Eren Case!

Court Record

Crime Photo-Shows the crime scene

Broken Mitamah Stone-Found at the crime scene, nearby the victim's body.

Autopsy Report-The most important evidence. It details all things about the case, including the victim's name, how he/she died, etc.

Attorney's Badge-Don't leave home without it!

Profile

Eren Case-Age: 20, Gender: Male. Nothing new. I already explained it in the opening.

Pearl Fey-Age: 18, Gender: Female. My first client. She is accused of murder in a village called Kurain. She seems to wanted someone else to be her lawyer.

Prosecutor Payne-Age: ?, Gender: Male. The prosecution for this case. He seems to be very harsh man (which I don't like about him), but other than that, nothing is much known.

Hello, everyone! This is NewComer1. I have wrote an Ace Attorney story here, but due to ever-changing interest, I stopped writing it and never got back to it. However, after listening to some good cover songs for AA games at YouTube, I decided to write this!

This story is actually borrowed one. It is originally written by OPFan37, under a different title "Aspiring Attorney: Eren Case". I asked him to borrow it and if I can write it for him because I want this story to be continued and successful. I hope he like this new iteration of his original story.

Well, anyway guys, I will see you all in the next chapter hopefully soon. Goodbye for now!